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Wind blows, bison run: Belwin hosts herd and haiku
Citizen poets pen short verses on the Afton prairie as event welcomes back the big brown beasts for another summer.
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St. Croix Bluffs park will grow to include new beach and camping
Regional park on the lower river to expand by 100 acres, providing new facilities and St. Croix swimming.
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Growing gravel and frac sand mine near river alarms Osceola neighbors
The expansion of an existing gravel pit and new sand mining at the site is raising questions and concerns about water, air, and the impacts of frequent blasting.
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St. Croix predicted to drop below no-wake levels soon
Water is coming down from spring levels, creating the possibility of good conditions by Father’s Day weekend.
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Lift Bridge re-opening celebration scheduled for spring 2020
Plans are coming together for a weekend of events to mark the opening of historic bridge for bikes and pedestrians.
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St. Croix Valley artists invited to apply for exhibitions at ArtReach gallery
Call for submissions announced for art shows at the Stillwater gallery next year.
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River stewards recognized at St. Croix River Association gathering
The event included awards for Walter Mondale and Gaylord Nelson, river protectors, and educators, and a presentation by Tia Nelson.
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Kids and the Croix: One class closes out a year of river field trips
First-graders explore Interstate Park with expert naturalists to learn to love and understand their home river.
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Final clues released in Star Prairie medallion hunt, prize awaits in private preserve
First person to solve the riddles and follow them to the secret location will win cash reward.


